The Friends of Hungry Mother

Guest Amenities at Hungry Mother

Hungry Mother State Park has over 2,000 acres of land which encompasses a 108 acre lake. The park offers a variety of recreational opportunities listed below.

The Discovery Center

The Discovery Center is not only a visitor center but also a nature center. Camping and cabin guests go to the Discovery Center to register. While there, they can gather all the current information about the park, park happenings, and the area around the park. They will also be able to find souvenirs from the park in the Discovery Center’s Gift Shop.

Many of the displays in the Discovery Center are centered around helping the park guest better understand the park, it’s history, and it’s natural environment. Throughout the year, rotating exhibits from local attractions are also featured. The Discovery Center is also the main office complex for the park.

The Restaurant at Hungry Mother State Park

Dining Facilities at The Restaurant

Meeting Facilities at The Restaurant

The Swimming Beach

Hiking

Hungry Mother Park provides about 13 miles of hiking and biking trails in the Brushy Mountain Range. There are seven different trails varying in length and difficulty.

These well-marked passages take the hiker through mature forest and tall growths of oak, maple, pine, and hemlock or in long lakeside ravines with a thick cover of rhododendron. Hikers will also see evidence of damaged trees from past fires, ice storms, and native animals.

Whichever trek you take, be sure to follow all state park guidelines. Stop by the Discovery Center for more information on the guides and trails.

Fishing

Boat Docks and Rentals

Picnic Shelters

Picnic areas are open year round.

For more information on fees, availability and to make online reservations, access the Virginia State Parks web site or call 1-800-933-PARK.

Camping

The park has a total of over 100 camping sites, all with picnic tables and fire rings. There are 32 sites with water and electric hookups and over 50 sites with full hookups. We have two campgrounds that can accommodate trailers or motor homes. A dump station is located in the parking lot at the main office. One campground is designated as tent camping only. Bath houses are located at each campground.

A maximum of 6 people or one family, and two vehicles are allowed per site. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, the camping fee includes free passes to the beach.

Camping is available from March through November.

For more information on fees, availability and to make online reservations, access the Virginia State Parks web site or call 1-800-933-PARK.

Cabin Rentals

The park offers an efficiency cabin, two one-bedroom cabins, and 17 two-bedroom cabins. Cabin fees include free swim pass to the beach between Memorial Day and Labor Day. There is an additional charge for pets.

Cabins are rented on a weekly or two night minimum basis. The cabins are available year round and may be reserved up to 11 months in advance.

For more information on fees, availability and to make online reservations, access the Virginia State Parks web site or call 1-800-933-PARK.

Hemlock Haven Conference Center

For more information on fees, availability and to make online reservations, access the Virginia State Parks web site or call 1-800-933-PARK.

The Gazebo and The Island Amphitheater

Near The Restaurant in Hungry Mother State Park, there is a beautiful gazebo. It is used for a number of activities such as: Music in the Park, the Hungry Mother Arts and Crafts Festival, and weddings.

If individuals or groups wish to reserve the gazebo for a special function such as a wedding, they may contact the park staff by calling 1-276-781-7400 for information.

Visitors to scenic Hungry Mother Island may access the island by walking over the bridge which is to the left of the boat dock. It is accessible for visitors with special needs. On the island is a small stage with benches in a semi-circle in front of it. It is also used for special activities such as entertainment and weddings.

For more information on fees, availability and to make online reservations, access the Virginia State Parks web site or call 1-800-933-PARK.